The Observatory - 22/23 Issue 1

THE OBSERVATORY THEATRE UNDER THE STARS

Ashley Támar Davis as Charlaine in TUTS 2022 production of Ain’t Misbehavin’; photo credit: Melissa Taylor

”As a microcosm of our community, the stage drags our humanity to the forefront of our consciousness, making us more mindful in many spheres of life. The actors, obviously, portray vulnerable moments of real life; but our art demands contemplation of the nuances of friendship, responsibility, independence, and interdependence from everyone. While you volunteer with the students, play in the orchestra, make friends in the Grand Lobby, and even discuss The Company with newcomers, you manifest the ideals imagined in our rehearsal halls. What a beautiful thing to participate in such a significant process!”

Kathleen Blue, TUTS Development Associate

The Observatory is published quarterly by Theatre Under The Stars, 800 Bagby Street, Suite 200, Houston TX 77002. Please send any address or recognition changes via email to development@tuts.com

IN THIS ISSUE

4 TUTS at the Holidays! 6 2022 Lights Up Gala 8 Donor Profile: Joemaine and Elizabeth Spears 10 More Than Song and Dance 12 TUTS Education: The Future of Theatre 14 TUTS Education in the Community 16 About TUTS Affinity Groups 20 Membership Benefits 22 Donor Listings 30 Save The Dates

MISSION STATEMENT

Theatre Under The Stars, Houston’s non-profit home for musical theatre, is dedicated to enriching lives through innovative musical theatre, inclusive educational curriculum and dynamic community engagement.

VISION

Founded by Frank M. Young in 1968, Theatre Under The Stars was created to serve the Greater Houston community through producing timeless classics and creating/developing new and innovative musical theatre. We will build upon this legacy and identify, cultivate, and nurture innovative programming, steward our long-time supporters, cultivate new audiences and future artists, arts patrons, and supporters.

We are collaborative, engaging, inclusive, resilient, transparent, and inspired. Learn more about the TUTS values and history at www.tuts.com/about

Ben Fankhauser as Brantley Foster in TUTS 2022 production of The Secret of My Success; photo credit: Melissa Taylor

Happy Holidays to our dear subscribers and donors! This time of year is very important to us at Theatre Under The Stars. It is a season of giving thanks and reflecting on all for which we have to be grateful.

Making the list: this fall we welcomed our students back to expanded dynamic curriculum with an eye toward excellence; exceeding our fall enrollment goals. We also welcomed our audiences back with a musical tribute to Fats Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’ delighted audiences and provided a beautiful evening of storytelling through music. We re-launched our new works program with the re-invention and regional premiere of the musical adaptation The Secret of My Success to rave reviews, a lot of laughter, and memorable melodies.

And at the very top of our list....We know that none of this would be possible without your support. As subscribers, annual members, and advocates for TUTS, we are incredibly grateful for your investment in us.

As you are making your Christmas plans, consider introducing your family, neighbor, or co-worker to the joys of musical theatre. Bring them to a show! Theatre tickets make the best gift, providing an opportunity to create memories and experiences with one another....and not only does it support our work in and for Houston, it also supports local businesses and re-invigorates the arts community at a critical time. While we have been blessed to re-open our theatre, we are still recovering from the long shutdown. Introducing more people to and getting them excited about coming to the theatre returning helps beyond measure.

We are looking forward to 2023, announcing our season, and spending more time with you! In the meantime, enjoy Mary Poppins and all that the Holidays bring.

With love and warmest wishes from all of us at TUTS - Happiest of Holidays!

J Hart Executive Director

Knechtges Artistic Director

Hillary

Dan

TUTS

Theatre Under The Stars’ “Lights Up” Gala, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre, took place Friday, October 7 at The Astorian, drawing Houston philanthropists and arts lovers to celebrate the deep impact of theater education on our community! The event raised more than $660,000 in vital revenue supporting a breadth of programming at Theatre Under the Stars.

The evening, chaired by Patricia and Sig Cornelius and Dolores Cavatore and John Tobola, showcased the incredible talents of TUTS Education students with performances throughout the night, including with the evening’s headlining entertainer, Broadway celebrity Alex Newell. The festivities began with opening remarks by TUTS Executive Director Hillary Hart and TUTS Artistic Director Dan Knechtges, continued with videos highlighting the immeasurable value of Theatre Under the Stars, the arts, and arts education, followed by moving remarks from TUTS Director of Education Laura Peete.

“Look at these amazing students. We have a responsibility to them, and to all the kids at home right now who have never stepped inside a professional theater before. We are ready to elevate and build a legacy of showing how Houston can lead the charge in what the arts and arts education CAN be. We have big dreams at TUTS. Dream with us.” said Laura Peete.

The Astorian was a beautiful venue for the 1920s-inspired décor that welcomed guests. The pre-program was complete with a gloriously costumed champagne

diva accompanying the raffle for a diamond ring from J. Landa Jewelers, mystery grab bags from David Peck, and a martini-and-old-fashioned bar. The silent auction that took place throughout the evening had guests enthusiastically bidding right up until the auction closed.

When seated, guests were treated to a house-smoked salmon with meyer lemon and dill sorbet before the duo entrée of 40-day aged grass-fed beef tenderloin and seared redfish. Everyone enjoyed a warm chocolate lava cake with salted caramel toffee gelato to finish.

Auctioneers Johnny Bravo and Tracie Yeoman kept paddles raised with multiple sales for all the live auction items on offer, including a live painting from Taft McWhorter and a TUTS-exclusive trip to the 2023 Tony Awards. The donation portion of the evening alone raised more than $85,000 from generous attendees.

To cap off the night, star of stage and screen Alex Newell, put on a fabulous show for guests, performing a cabaret-style set with songs and entertaining stories from many of his memorable roles, including his time on Glee and on-stage for the Tonyaward-winning revival of Once On This Island

As the final hurrah for the evening, TUTS Education students joined Newell for a rousing performance of “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman, followed by a champagne toast from the event chairs and a sing-along of “I Have a Dream” from Mamma Mia! with over 50 student performers encircling the ballroom.

Chairs John Tabola & Dolores Cavatore, TUTS Executive Director Hillary Hart, Alex Newell, TUTS Artistic Director Dan Knechtges, Chairs Patricia & Sig Cornelius, Photo credit: Priscilla Dickson Photography

The Astorian. Photo credit: Priscilla Dickson Photography

TUTS Associate Artistic Director Monique Midgette, Company Manager Jessica Casanova, Director of Education and Engagement Laura Peete, Photo credit: Priscilla Dickson Photography

TUTS: How did you first get involved with TUTS?

Spears: We learned about Theatre Under The Stars through a professional partnership with The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. We attended a couple performances and our daughter began attending classes at the Humpreys School of Musical Theatre. From there, we wanted to get more involved in supporting TUTS and their work in the community.

TUTS: What have been some of your favorite TUTS experiences?

Spears’: We all love attending the TUTS performances and events. We’ve enjoyed all the TUTS shows, but the ones that really stand out are Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and most recently had a great time at the Aint Misbehavin’ production. The special shows around the holidays are also fun to attend.

TUTS: You’ve been very generous to TUTS and our programming; what motivates you to support TUTS as a newer donor?

Spears: We enjoy giving back to the community and see TUTS as a great avenue to make a significant impact in the community as well as in individuals of all backgrounds.

TUTS: You mentioned your daughter’s involvement with HSMT. What impact has the program had on her?

Spears: HSMT has had a really positive impact on Makayla. It really gave her more confidence in her ability, not only when related to the arts, but also in her school. This has allowed her to open-up much more around other people and classmates, along with being more willing to volunteer for different roles and activities. It also has increased her passion for the arts and extracurricular activities.

TUTS: How does it feel to see your child shine through the arts?

Spears: It was great to see her growth and development of her personality along with overall enthusiasm which was has really been brought along through her involvement in HSMT.

TUTS: You recently joined us for TUTS Travels! Why did you decide to travel to the UK with TUTS? What are your favorite memories from the trip?

Spears: When we read about the trip, it touched all of the things that we have a lot of interest in: theatre and history. What we didn’t realize was that the great group we would be spending the time during the trip made sure there was never a dull moment! We had a lot of great memories, but a couple of our favorite memories were seeing our daughter light up throughout the Back to the Future performance along with touring Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, which ended up being historic due to the timing of the unfortunate death of Queen Elizabeth. It was a great trip because we had a great guide who was knowledgeable and allowed us to get a closer look into history and the arts in the UK.

Paul Hope

Like all art forms, musical theatre has a rich history. The always delightful Paul Hope will entertain you with stories, videos, and background on our upcoming TUTS productions including Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins and Chicago. Hope has the distinction of being cast in the most productions in TUTS history – more than 40! You won’t want to miss his personal anecdotes mixed in with his amusing and engaging storytelling! More Than Song and Dance promises to be the most fun you’ll ever have at a luncheon!

TUTS: More Than Song and Dance has been such a successful donor event for TUTS. What are you most excited about for your MTSaD programming this season?

Hope: Chicago is one of my top five favorite musicals and has a very interesting production history. Getting to talk about Gwen Verdon, Bob Fosse, and Chita Rivera is always exciting. I liked the score of Legally Blonde and loved the story so much that it led me to see the source films for the first time. So glad that the show has had such a vibrant regional life after being somewhat dismissed in NYC. RENT is a brilliant adaptation of Puccini’s La Boheme As an opera lover, it made me appreciate Jonathan Larson’s creativity in transferring the story to New York City during the AIDS crisis. The lyrics are brilliant, so hopefully the TUTS production will have great sound mixing and crystal-clear diction from our cast.

TUTS: We are excited to see you on the TUTS stage again in the upcoming

production of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins! Can you tell us a little about your roles in the show and what it means to be a 40+ year “veteran” of the TUTS family?

Hope: I will be playing Admiral Boom and the Bank President in Mary Poppins. Boom is mostly neighborhood atmosphere, but the Bank President has a great surprise in Act 2. TUTS has been the theatre that got me my Equity card, connected me with Broadway and LA performers, and cemented local professional friendships that continue to this day. These people are my family.

TUTS: What do you most enjoy about sharing the history of musical theater with your audience?

Hope: Musical theatre is such a rich and exciting art form, and most audience members only know a fraction of its varied, funny surprising history. I love telling stories of the stars and writers that created shows we love, and introducing my audiences to shows they might not have been aware of before.

TUTS: Why do you think it’s important to foster special programming like MTSaD for regional theatres like TUTS? What do you hope your audience walks away with at the end of a program?

Hope: It is important to educate our audiences in the legacy of musical theatre, creating awareness of the repertoire beyond what was filmed by Hollywood.

Look at Encores in New York. They perform wonderful pieces which have been on the shelf largely because they weren’t filmed.

The more shows our audiences come to know and love, the more adventurous our programming can be and the hungrier they are to see new work or the simply unfamiliar.

Cast of TUTS 2022 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Photo Credit: Melissa Taylor.

Cast of TUTS 2022 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Photo Credit: Melissa Taylor.

Paul Hope at More Than Song and Dance

THE FUTURE OF THEATRE

with a combined performance of “This Is Me” with celebrity headliner Alex Newell, as well as a heartfelt group rendition of “I Have A Dream” from Mamma Mia!

Houston SPCA: The HSMT Performance Troupe wowed guests at the Houston SPCA’s annual Howl-O-Ween Ball, performing selections from the cult-classic Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Troupe was proud to return to this annual event, which benefits the organization and their mission to promote commitment to and respect for all animals and free them from suffering, abuse and exploitation.

TUTS Board Kickoff: The inaugural season of the TUTS Pre-Professional Company is off to a great start! After a rigorous weekend of callbacks and bootcamp, the newly formed company performed for board members and TUTS staff at the annual board kickoff event hosted on the Zilkha Hall stage.

Bring It On!: Our summer production of Bring It On! blew audiences away, making for an amazing conclusion to our 2022 summer programs! 90 students performed in 4 sold out shows in Zilkha Hall, making for an unforgettable experience for students and thousands of audience members alike.

TUTS Lights Up Gala: The HSMT Troupe, River Troupe, and Pre-Professional Company performed at the TUTS Lights Up Gala, entertaining guests and celebrating 50 years of the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre. The night concluded

Masterclasses: In addition to weekly musical theatre training, technique building, and industry preparation, students have had the opportunity to learn from industry professionals through masterclasses. Jenni Barber and Jason Schmidt, who have worked extensively in TV, film, and Broadway, shared their expertise on performing monologues and acting through song with our preprofessional company members. They also participated in a college BFA/BA panel with current students at the top musical theatre performance school in the country to ask questions and learn about the audition process and college experience.

Mainstage: In collaboration with TUTS Artistic and Production staff, 6 HSMT students were cast in The Secret of My Success, and 19 have been cast in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. This integration provides our students with a vital professional performance experience as they work towards entering the industry as professional artists.

2022 Company of Bring It On!

HSMT students in Masterclass with Jason Schmidt

2022 Lights Up Gala TUTS Education Performers

TUTS EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY

ARTS EDUCATION APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

The Arts Education Apprenticeship program successfully launched in the Summer of 2022 to provide an artistic and educational experience for young artists who are pursuing a career in the Musical Theatre Industry. During this 10-week paid internship, college students enrolled in a BFA/BA program were given the opportunity to experience a variety of roles including teaching, assistant directing, technical/production, and administration. The primary objectives included building on artistic and creative skills, successful classroom management, experience in child development theory, and learning through an experiential environment. With these tools, the apprentices played a vital role in the success of TUTS summer camps and productions.

CLASSES & SUMMER CAMPS

TUTS Education offers Musical Theatre classes during the Fall, Spring and Summer seasons for students of all ages and ambitions from beginners to the Broadway Bound. Enrollment at both Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and The River exceeded over 1,200 students this Summer and Fall. In addition to more than 60 classes and camp offerings this year, TUTS Education has also provided exclusive masterclass opportunities and access to preview engagements or events for TUTS mainstage shows. This season, HSMT and The River contracted over 20 Teaching Artists and implemented a new Professional development program to increase teaching artist satisfaction and communication.

HSMT and The River classes occur Monday-Saturday, and vary in dance, acting, voice, and elective choices. Spring registration is available at www.tuts.com/schools and Summer Camp Registration opens January 2023.

TUTS EDUCATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Over the past few months, the TUTS Education Volunteer program has seen an increase in student involvement from HSMT and throughout the community. A combined total of 150 volunteers supported our 2022 Summer Camps and Fall River Saturday program. These volunteers graciously donated their time to support over 600 students during classes in dance, acting, music and art. With their help engaging students of varying ages and abilities, our camps and classes were able to run smoothly and successfully. Most importantly, their services created a lasting impact and lifelong learning for students as young as 4 years old to young adults.

For more information about our volunteer program, please visit www.tuts.com/volunteers.

DONOR PROFILE

InterLinc Family Foundation has supported TUTS since 2015 through its generous and longstanding support of The River. The InterLinc Family Foundation, under the auspices of InterLinc Mortgage, believes in strengthening and helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where they live and work. Jim VanSteenhouse, former CEO of InterLinc and current Chairman of the Board, founded the InterLinc Family Foundation in 2012 with his wife Elizabeth. The Foundation focuses on assisting non-profit organizations that InterLinc employees are actively volunteering with in their local communities.

On November 19, InterLinc employees volunteered for The River’s Mary Poppin’s themed Fall Recital at the Metropolitan Multi-Services Center (1475 West Gray Road). TUTS salutes InterLinc’s enduring support through charitable funding and volunteer manpower.

TUTS HSMT and River Showcases with Mary Poppins at The River’s Fall Recital. Photo Credit: Melissa Taylor

InterLink employees volunteering for The River’s Mary Poppin’s themed Fall Recital.

AFFINITY GROUPS

Theatre

Interested in supporting young artists?

Passionate about arts inclusivity?

Looking for volunteer opportunities?

Developing your philanthropic impact?

Hoping to join a network of arts-loving women?

Traveling more than 50 miles to see TUTS shows?

Creating memories for your young family through your TUTS experience?

Excited to advocate for TUTS to your friends?

Each group has opportunities to go in-depth and behind-the-scenes with TUTS throughout the year and makes a huge impact on the programming and performances at Theatre Under The Stars through their contributions.

No matter your interest, life stage, or even location, there’s a donor group and a home for you within TUTS!

Email development@tuts.com to learn more!

What

Dynamic Women

Networking and Socializing with

Emerging Philanthropists Young Families Out-of-Town Patrons

Volunteering to Support TUTS

Sharing TUTS with Friends and Family

Musical Theatre

Advocating in the Community for

Inclusivity and Access

Participating in and Supporting Fundraising Events

Enjoying Special Pricing and Experiences for Out-of-Town Patrons

Black-Tie Gala and After Party

Luncheon honoring local arts heroes

Learning More About the Art of Musical Theatre

Within the larger world of

Under The Stars, special donor groups bring together supporters with the same interests to engage more deeply with TUTS.

THE COMPANY INCLUSIVE ARTS SOCIETY LEADING LADIES BEYOND

For: Dynamic women interested in forming a community of support for TUTS artists of all ages and abilities

Exclusive Benefits: Volunteer opportunities throughout the year, quarterly newsletter, access to TUTS behind-thescenes opportunities

To Join: Become a member at the $75 or $200 level Learn more at tuts.com/leadingladies

For: Musical theatre lovers and emerging philanthropists

Exclusive Benefits: Innovative child enrichment during select TUTS productions, special 4-show subscription

Chairs: Elaine Balagia Croucher & Megan Hotze

To Join: Become a subscriber and and give an annual donation of $2,000 Learn more at tuts.com/thecompany

For: Believers in the power of musical theatre who are passionate about inclusivity and equity in the arts

Exclusive Benefits: Talks throughout the year with accessibility and arts experts about inclusivity in theatre and beyond

To Join: Become a member with a donation Learn more at tuts.com/ias

HOUSTON

For: Supporters traveling 50 miles or more to visit TUTS

Exclusive Benefits: Annual members-only weekend with opportunities to meet the people who create the musicals you love and all the benefits of being a Nova or Orion annual member at a reduced price

To join: Become a member at the $2,500 or $5,000 level

Learn more at tuts.com/beyondhouston

The Company Co-Chairs Elaine Belagia Croucher and Megan Hotze at The Company Holiday Party 2021. Photo Credit: Priscilla Dickson.

Natalie Ballenger as Ensign Nellie Forbush in TUTS Spring 2022 Production of South Pacific. Photo Credit: Melissa. Taylor.

TUTS Leading Ladies. TUTS Inclusive Arts Showcase 2021. Photo Credit: Melissa Taylor.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

Theatre Under The Stars is Houston’s home for non-profit musical theatre. 40% of our annual operating expenses are covered by donors like YOU! Without the support of donors, we wouldn’t be able to fully deliver on our mission of sharing musical theatre with the diverse audiences of Houston.

Your Annual Membership is a charitable contribution that makes a difference to TUTS and gains you access to insider information, special experiences, and conversations that deepen your ties to the art form of musical theatre. Explore all our donor levels at tuts.com/annualmembership.

PROGRAMS

DONOR

Tech Talks

Witness how TUTS turns an empty stage into the setting of our next big production. During a Tech Talk, our technical theatre experts explain how they transform spaces and places into instruments of art. Whether it is how costumes are made or how lighting and scenic pieces are set, you’re invited to get an insider view of how a production is crafted.

More Than Song and Dance

Like all art forms, musical theatre has a rich history. Your host Paul Hope will entertain and inform about the shows you will soon see on the stage of Sarofim Hall. Hope has appeared in more than 40 TUTS productions and his personal anecdotes and sidebars you won’t want to miss! More Than Song and Dance promises to be the most fun you have ever had at a luncheon.

Stargazers Salon

Open to donors at the Nova level and above, Stargazers Salon offers a place of sanctuary before a show and during intermission. Enjoy a glass of wine and light bites during any TUTS production; mix and mingle with your fellow donors and other musical theatre-lovers. You may even catch a glimpse of a rising star in the form of one of our young artists sharing a tune before your show.

The Observatory

In the official donor publication of Theatre Under The Stars, you will receive quarterly updates on everything happening at TUTS. Enjoy pictures from recent events, stories of the impact TUTS has in our community, and read profiles of donors, like you, who make musical theatre possible.

Season Preview Announcement

Be the first to learn about the upcoming season when Artistic Director Dan Knechtges takes the mic. You’ll hear about it all before it goes to the press at this ultimate insider event!

TUTS Summer Cinema

Cinema and musical theatre have a deep and entwined history — learn more about the new season when Artistic Director Dan Knechtges presents a film relevant to an upcoming production. Grab some popcorn, break out the snacks, and enjoy the screening!

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Joni & Jerry Landon Mr. & Mrs. Garry Landowski Mr. L. C. Lawyer Ms. Barbara League Mr. Larry Leavell Mr. Bryan Leblanc Susie & Ronald Leftwich Mr. & Mrs. Rowdy Lemoine Cindy E. Levit Ms. Carolyn A. Lightfoot Tracy & Greg Lisewsky Mr. Keith Little Ms. Vicky Livingston Mai & David Loan Kimberly & Alison Long Mr. Stephen Longmire Mr. Anthony R. Love Mr. William K. Luyties Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. MacLean Sandy & Steve Maness Mr. Richard Mann Ben & Meredith Marshall Ms. Elaine Martin Ms. Patti Massaro Mrs. Linda Massie Harold & Linda Bozeman Wendy & Eric Mattson Doug Maunder Ms. Genie Mayer Becky & Bart McAndrews Debbie McAngus Mrs. Peaches A. McCroskey John & Linda McDonald Ms. Kandee McGill Ms. Dolores J. McGinnes Ms. Cynthia McManis Ms. Ashley A. McPhail Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McWilliams Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Melillo Mr. & Mrs. Norman B. Mensing Cara & George Millas Mr. & Mrs. Harold Miller Ms. Virginia Miller Ms. Nancy Moncrief Ms. Christina Moore Dr. Jack Moore

Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Moorer Stephanie & Bruce Morris Ms. Anita Mueller Ms. Andrea Nall

Kelsey Nanneman Ms. Jackie Nation Mr. Brandon Ned Mr. & Mrs. William Neuman Fredric & Joan Newton Dr. Kevin & Cathy Nickell

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Norman Shayla & Chris Northcutt

Mr. Jake O’Brien Mr. Sean O’Brien Anna & Gene Oeding Beverly & Staman Ogilvie

Ms. Julia Christine Oliver Drs. John & Sharon Olson Mark & Christine O’Rear

Mr. Joseph Ortiz Luis Ms. Jane Osborne Cookie & Richard Pacheco

Ms. Crystal Parker Daniel and Lena Paul

Lisa Paulk Mr. Jim Peacock Ms. Elizabeth Pennock

Mr. & Mrs. John E. Peper

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pera Mr. Douglas Perley

Mrs. Mary Platt Mr. James Q. Pope Ms. Susan Porter

Brittany & Blake Pratz

Mrs. Megan Prout Mr. & Mrs. David Quinn

Maria & Robert Ragazzo Ms. Anne B. Rappold

Sandy & Mike Reckles Mr. John Redmon Aileen & James Reilly Mr. and Mrs. John M. Richards III Mr. John Richey Ms. Carey Roberton Ms. Buffi Robinson Ms. Jane Robinson Ms. Patricia G. Roche Jay and Brandee Rogers Mrs. Sybil Roos Karen & Frank Rosales Mr. Andrew Rossi Allen & Anne Routon Ms. Brenda Rubenstein Mr. Kevin Ruffcorn Ms. Mary Rushing Ms. Teresa Russo Ms. Rhonda Sands Mrs. Elise Joseph & Mrs. Leslie Sasser Ms. Judy Sauer Patty & Zip Saxon Diane & Michael Scharck

Terry & Sam Schlanger Mr. & Mrs. Rusty Schlattman Ms. Kimberly Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. Marc Schneider Buddy Schorre & Beth McKim Mr. Joseph W. Schwaiger Ms. Gloria J. Schwartz Sally & Neal Scott Ms. Lynda Seaman Mr. John Searle Vernette Shaffer Dr. Hemali Shah Ms. Mitzi Shure

Irene & Scott Sipes Ms. Jill Sisler Toni Skaff Diana Skerl Ms. Charlotte Smith Stephanie & Gavin Smith/ Jennie & Ralph Hull Mr. Halden Smith Sharon & Walter Smith Mr. William A. Smith Mr. Bob Sovine Ms. Toni Speer Ms. Mary Louise Sanderson Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Stearns Ms. Anne-Laure Stephens Ms. Dawn Stoecker Mr. William O. Strange Mr. Milton Tate Mr. Thomas B. Taylor Ms. Karen Tellepsen Carol & Vincenzo Terracina Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Tesch Marjorie Therrell Ms. Beverly G. Thetford Ms. Lisa To Mr. Seth Tobey Mr. James Trent Ms. Anita Udayamurthy Miquette & Vic Uhrenholdt Carol & Herman Vacca Mr. & Mrs. Richard Vance Ms. Kathleen Vandegiessen Mr. David Vannauker Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Vanzant Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Varello Ms. Amy Vasquez Sherri & Jon Volger Mr. & Mrs. Fred Wahrlich Mr. Rondal Walker Dr. & Mrs. J. Anthony Walter, III Dr. Nancy Webb and Mr. David Webb Mrs. Nancy Wennerstrom Ms. Shirley Whitmore Ms. Michelle Williams Mr. & Mrs. Bill Winslade Mr. & Mrs. Tedd J. Winter Mr. & Mrs. Edmond Wise Mr. Mark Woods James & Patricia Wuerth Ms. Deborah Yocham Francene Young Dr. Ann Ziker

Comet Ms. Molly Adames Patty & Kenneth Albers Mr. Tom Anderson Ms. Fernanda Andrade

Anonymous x 3 Ms. Socorro Aragon Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bennett Greg Berry Ms. Patricia Biggio Mr. Richard Blair Diane & Mark Blankers

Mrs. Jenée Jongebloed Bobbora & Mr. Bill Bobbora Mr. Kurt Bouillion Mary & Jim Boyles Mr. Brian Bricarell Ms. Melita Brown Mr. Richard Cain Mr. Franklin Carnes Mr. Michael S. Clements Mr. Shane Cleveland Ms. Caryn Cohan Sue & Chris Conway Ms. Retta Cook Ms. Alicia Cooley Ms. Barbara Cullison Francois Daube Mr. Joseph Davidson Mr. Carl A. Davis Mr. Bernard De Lisi Mr. Jason Decker Ms. Kara Deis Ms. Patricia Dolan Ms. Dominique Drake Jason Ervin

Mr. Richard Espinosa Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Finkelman Philip G. Fraher

Mrs. DeAnn Franklin & Mr. Wayne Comer Gerald Gehm Ms. Angelic Green Ms. Anita Grimes Dr. Barry F. Gritz Mr. and Mrs. William Haase Mr. David Joseph Habegger Mr. And Mrs. M. Breen Haire Dr. Katherine Hale Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hall Jon & Judy Harris Mrs. Heather H. Hawthorne Mr. Harvey Heller

Ms. Hope Hernandez Ms. Teresita Hernandez Mr. Gilchrist Jackson Alison & Robert Jefferies Mr. and Ms. David R. Judson Mr. Albert J. Kelly Mr. Terry Knell Marilyn & William Ladd Jennifer & Brian Lamb

Mr. & Mrs. Norm Lanier Mr. David Leeds Mr. Daniel E. LeGaye Sr Ms. Meredith Lewis Mr. Robert J. Llorente Rebecca Lloyd Renita Lott Mrs. Robbie Lowrey Ms. Ivy Loyd Ms. Kathleen Lyttleton Ms. Teresa S. Manherz Chris Manske Mr. Derek Matta Mr. Daniel Maxwell Mrs. Florence McGee Sheri and Thomas McGowan Ms. Dawn Meade Mr. Michael Menendez Ms. Michelle Merkelis Ms. Mary Meyers Mr. Richard Moen Mr. Phil Morgan Mr. Robert Mulrooney Karen & Paige Nicolaou Ms. Wendy Nugent & Ms. Laura Knizner Ms. Jennifer Ofsowitz Ms. Marty S. Olson Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ownby Mr. Karan Passey Rachel & Michael Pawson

Mr. David Peavy Mr. Robert Pechacek Retta & William Pollio Mr. Daniel Ponce

Kristin & Jeff Potts

Ms. Linda M. Rhodes

Ms. Regina J. Rogers Mr. Gregory Rozenfeld

Mr. Thomas Ryan Mr. Joey Salter

Ms. Anna Savitz

Tricia Schoon

Mr. Michael Scott

Ms. Barbara Sebek

Ms. Cissy Segall Davis

Ms. Susan Seybold Ms. Elizabeth Sievertson

Ms. Cynthia Sitterle Mr. Harrison Sladic Mrs. Mallory G. Spence Ms. Debra Sprague Mr. Ronald Stein Dr. Frances Stetson

Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Stork, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Brian Talbot Ms. Tricia Thibodeaux

Brittany Thompson Nancy & Peter Thompson Mr. Marshall Titus

Mr. Jack Torregrossa

Ms. Tiffany Tyler

Mr. James Ward and Ms. Karen Rugaard

Ms. Virginia Watt Mr. Paul Wehner

Candace Weinstein

John & Wendy Welch Cari White

Mrs. Nancy White

Anonymous Kathy Wolfe Ms. Chandra Womack

Ms. Charlene Wright

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Sherif Zaafran Robert L. Zylstra

North Star Dr. Kim Abrego

Stephen Adell

Ms. Wendy Adler

Pamela & Richard Ahlers

Victoria Airey Ms. Carol Alberts

Mrs. Christy L. Alspaw

Ms. Leslie Alter

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Altman

Dr. Daniel Anderson

Ms. Debbie Anderson

Ms. Lindsey Anderson

Mr. Scott Anderson

Ms. Virginia Angermiller Anonymous x 5 Ms. Megan Anson Tracy Arceneaux

Andronica Armstrong

Eric Armstrong Juilie & David Armstrong Ms. Katy Arnold Tory & Gabe Arriage Ms. Lois Ash Mr. Tom Atkinson Forbes Baker

Mr. Kevin Baker Ryan Balazs Kathy & James Balow Mr. Ashok Balsaver

Ms. Jeanine Banks

Ms. Susie Barksdale

Ms. Sheryl Barrett lawrence j. barris

Mrs. Nayeli M. Basden

Michael Bayer Heidi Beale & Sue Rowe Ms. Dana Bellow

Ms. Stacey Berndt

Pamela & James Bernick

Mr. Robert Betancourt

Mr. Ivan Langford Ms. Denise Shiver Ms. Jo Blankenship Mr. Rick Blount

Nancy E. Bogenrieder Mr. Douglas Bosse Mr. Hugh Fraser Ms. Kelly Wells

Peter Bradley Mr. Edward Brasher Ms. Amy Breedlove Ms. Mary Brennan Judith & Herk Briggs Mr. James A. Brown

Mr. William Brown

Ms. Susan Brown-Rogers and Mr. Bert Rogers

Mr. Lance G. Brumlow

Mrs. Lori A. Brunner

Ms. Diane Buchanan Ms. Rebecca Burdette

Ms. Carolyn Berner Ms. Ann S. Byers

Ms. Paula Guillory

Mr. Shawn Byrnes

Mr. Greg Cain

Mr. James Campbell

Ms. Michele Campbell Ms. Steffanie Campbell Mr. Jesse Campos III

Mr. & Mrs. Mick Cantu

Ms. Patricia Cantu

Ms. Carolyn Carlson Ms. Romy Cassack

Mr. Gary Causey

Jose Cavazos

Mr. Peter Cayea

Mrs. Jennifer K. Center- Fluegge

Summer Chandler

Corey Chao Ms. Jaclyn Cheslock

Calvin Chew

Mark E. Ciavaglia

Ms. Melanie Cizik

Ms. Gean Clark

Mr. Robert Clark

David Clements

Mr. Robert M. Clements

Stacy Clines

Ms. Pamela Cobb Mr. Matthew Cochran

Renay Cohen Ms. Barbara Coleman Mr. Tracey Colligan Mr. Tom Comstock Mr. Thomas Conroy Ms. Angela Cooley Dr. Galen K. Cooper Ms. Irma Cornejo Ms. Meghan Cornelius Ms. Jessica Cornwall Ms. Raquel Couri Mrs. Janis Crabtree Ms. Eileen Crues

Javier Cuellar

Mr. Alex E. Cummings Mr. Rene Dartez

Mr. Amro Darwish Ms. Esmeralda De La Cruz Ms. June Deadrick

Jessica Deaguero

Ms. Katherine Deffebach Ms. Katy Deljoui Mr. David D. Dernick Mr. Gary L. DeShazer Jr Ms. Hallie Desilet Ms. Christine Diaz Mr. Alejandro Diego

Courtney Diehl Ms. Sandra Ditta Mr. Christopher Donnelly Mrs. Sharon J. Drake Gregory Duffey Mr. Patrick Durio Mr. Raymond Duroy Mr. Robert Kasey Dykes Ramsay M. Elder Robert Endicott Mani Erfan Mrs. Judith M. Essex Mr. Thomas Evans Mr. John Eyster Mr. Greg Faldyn Carrie and Brad Farmer Wendy & David Farner Ms. Deborah Faubion Ms. Carolyn L. Faulk Ms. Fredrica Fester Ms. Christina Fields Mrs. Lindsay Fields James W. Fieser

Shannon Finger Mr. David Fitzgerald Mrs. Neala Fogarty Ms. DeEtta Folse & Ms. Mary Folse Donna L. Fontenot Ms. Carol Fortney Gary Foster Mr. William Frailey Mr. Gary Frueh Mrs. Natalie Fulmer Ms. Heidi Furlong Mr. Sergio Galicia Ms. Aimee Galley

Jeff Garrett Ms. Donna Gartner Ms. Cynthia Garza Maria V. Garza

Jamie Gaspard Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gibennus Mignon & Steve Gill Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Givens Ms. Dorothy Goforth Marris & Robert Goldberg Ms. Anne Goldsmith Mr. Amando Gonzalez Mrs. Angie Gonzalez Ms. Alicia Goodrow Dr. Bradford S. Goodwin Ms. Carolyn Gordon Ms. Sydney Goss Mrs. Christine E. Gould Ms. Kim Grace Mr. James Graff

Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Graham Ms. Susan Graham Lind M. Granderson

Kari Granier

Mr. Doug Greenhill Ms. Maria Greer Mr. Jack P. Griffin

Ms. Kelly Griffin Mrs. Cynthia Grimmett Kathi Groom

Mr. Anthony Guccione Jessie Guerrero

Julie Gundy Mrs. Laurie Gutierrez Leslie J. Haack

Joan Hachtel

Mr. Pat N. Hardesty Jr

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hargrave Ms. Renee Harkrider Ms. Jane Harrell

Ms. Judy Harris Mr. Eugene Hellman Ms. Ann E. Hicks

Mr. Michael Hoberman

Ms. Janis Hodgson Mr. Carl Holley

Mr. John R. Holmes Jr Ms. Kathleen Holtwick Mrs. Vivian Hoyle Ms. Rebecca Hubert Mr. Tim Hunt Michael Iliopoulos Ms. Mary Impelman Ms. Leslie Irish Ms. Rachel Isbell Mr. Christian Iversen Mr. Quenby Jackson Mott Leanne Jackson

Judy & Charles Jalufka

Kendrick James Mrs. Margaret Janssen Ms. Leticia Jaroski Ms. Jean Wyatt and Mr. Paul Rhodes

Leslie Jelsma Ms. Shirley Jennings Ms. Sue Ellen Jennings Ms. Christine Jones Ms. Donnie Jones Ms. LaKeisha Jones Laurel J. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jungels Ms. Misty Kaiser Ms. Elyse Kalmans

Geraldine & Jay Karkowsky Mr. John Kauffman Mrs. Laura Keith

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Nevlud Ms. Judy Kinder Theodore W. Kirpach Ms. Ann Kivney Mr. Craig Koopersmith

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Korfhage Mr. Tyler Krupp Ms. Brinda Kunapuli Mr. William Lanier Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lattu Cynthia Laviage Sandy & Don Lazenby Sally Lehnert Ms. Megan Lembcke Sheila L. Lemon Dr. Matt L. Lenz Mr. Coby Leslie Ms. Lisa Leslie Mrs. Rona Lesser Ms. Dee Liepman Cindy & Bill Lillard Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Loeser Mr. Hugo Lopez Jr. Ms. Susana Lozano Ms. Debbie Ludwig Ms. Elizabeth Lunden Mr. and Mrs. Demetri Magoulas Ms. Susan Maher Dr. and Mrs. Howard Marblestone Mr. Terry Marriott Kathy Martin Ms. Kay Mason Mary M Massad Carl Mathis Ms. Christalee McCuen Mr. Clay McDaniel Norman Mcdaniel Ms. Julie McDonald Michael McEvilly Tyler McGuire Patricia McKaskle Dr. Deryl W. Mckenzie Mrs. Cyndie A. McNamee Ms. Lindsey McPherson Mr. Craig Mcphie Ms. Amanda Meadows Mr. Mark Mekeel Mr. Mervin Melancon Ms. Shari Meloy Ms. Carolyn Mendez Ms. Ruth Mendez Ms. Cathy Metcalf Mr. Robert Michaels Ms. Peggysue Michalec Mrs. Diane Miller Laurie Miller Ms. Sandra Miller Mr. and Mrs. Larry Millican Mr. Brad Mills Ms. Cathy Mincberg Mrs. Mary Moen Ms. Carol Montague Debbie Moore Ms. Teresa Moran Mr. Michael Morgan Mr. Robbie Mullennix Kelly Mullman Nicole & John Nelles

Mr. & Mrs. Brad Neuliep Mr. Michael Norby Betty and John Norkus Ms. Meadow Noyer Brad Nyberg & Anne Loo

Mr. Jake Obrien Ms. Connie O’Murray Karla and Dennis O’Reilly

Beth Orr

Julie & Kenneth Owen Ms. Jory Pacht

Ms. Grace Pagan Mr. Ralph Palmer Steven E. Parks Mr. & Mrs. Wilton L. Pate Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patton Mr. Rogers Patton Mr. David Paul Ms. Susan Payne Mrs. Bethany Pedley Sarah Peirce Ms. Judith A. Perez Ms. Kelley Peters Ms. Linda Pierce Mr. William Poole Ms. Gail Pope Mr. Wayde Prejean Shalla Prichard George Pringle Scott M. Prochazka Mr. Derric Pryor Mr. Calvin Ray Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reckers Ms. Gretchen D. Redding Karen Reed Dr. Karen Rees Janice & Alan Rendl Edna Renfrow-Brown Ms. Robin Rice Gillian A. Rittman Ms. Lara Roberts Ms. Melody Robie Mr. and Mrs. John Rohrer Alex R. Roman Mr. Joshua Romero Mr. & Mrs. Myron Rosenberg Mr. Duane Ross Ms. Carrie Roux Sabra Ehrhart Ms. Lisa Salom Ms. Martha Sandia Ms. Bernice Satterwhite Don Savell Ms. Kathleen Sazama Ms. Sonya Schoen Mrs. Sallie Schwall Mr. Bryan Scrivner Mr. Mark Scroggins Ms. Theresa Sewell Ms. Victoria Rentz Mr. Drew Shefman Ms. Pat Sherlock Mr. Billy Shipley Ms. Kristine Shuman Mr. James K. Simmons Ms. Nancy Sims Ms. Susan Sjolin Ms. Lisa Skelton Rebecca & David Skodack Mrs. Carol J. Smith Ms. Joy Smith Ms. Patricia Snyder Thia A. Sorina Mr. Roger Souders Ms. Nicole A. Staley-Owens Ms. Sarah Stegall Ms. Susan Stelter Ms. Kellie Stephens Ellen A. Stephenson Ms. Cathy Stevenson Ms. Elizabeth Stewart Jackie Lehnoff & Kaaren Stoeltje Ms. Barbara Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Stone Ms. Rebecca Storey Dr. Ruth Strudler Ms. Jennifer Suazo Mr. Robert Surprenant Ms. Amy Sutton Mr. Charles Sutton Jennifer Svoboda Ms. Beth Swanson Ms. Nicole Talbot Ms. Rita F. Tang Ms. Marilyn Taylor Robin Taylor-Smith Ms. Jamie Tejeda Mr. Wayne Templeton Martha & Jim Theiss Mrs. Cindy Thomas Ms. Ana Thompson Ms. Cynthia Thompson Mrs. Audrey Thorpe Ms. Renee Tidwell Mrs. Sara K. Tirado Ms. Lauren Toubassi Mr. Paul Trahan Mrs. Tami Trock

Joan & Eugene Tulich Mr. Phillip Turboff Ms. Carla Ude Mr. & Mrs. Vandewalker Ms. Alexandra Vasquez Ms. Audra Velleca Ms. Dianne K. Vitaska Ms. Annick Vogel Mr. and Mrs. John Walker Ms. Carol Walsh

Mr. Gary Ward Ms. Connye Ware Mr. Alan Watson

Mr. Dennis Watson Tracy Weeden Jennifer Wells Mr. Doug Wenglar Bethany Wentzel Ken & Devi Wenzel Ms. Daniel West Ms. Jennifer West Mr. Peter V. Weston Joe White Ms. Justina White Mrs. Martha White Mrs. Pat A. Whitten-Lege Ms. Patricia Wilburn Mr. Jim Wilkins James S. Wilkinson Kristin Williams Ms. Cindy Williamson Mrs. Judith F. Witteman Mr. and Ms. Roman Wolff Ms. Joyce Worthington Ms. Kathleen Wright Ms. Linda Yandell Ms. Peggy Yu Mrs. Susan Zeller Ms. Eloise Zenger

ANNUAL FUND SUPPORT

INSTITUTIONAL DONORS

$200,000+

The Brown Foundation, Inc. City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance The Wortham Foundation, Inc. $100,000+ Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Freeport LNG Development, L.P. Hampton Inn / Homewood Suites Downtown The Humphreys Foundation Texas Commission on the Arts

$50,000+ ConocoPhillips The Elkins Foundation H-E-B M.D. Anderson Foundation Shell USA, Inc. $25,000+ Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Corebridge Financial Enbridge U.S., Inc. Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo InterLinc Family Foundation United Airlines* Vivan L. Smith Foundation

$15,000+ The Alkek and Williams Foundation CFP Foundation David Peck* Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Impact100 Houston KnowAutism Foundation Pierpont Communications The William Stamps Farish Fund

$10,000+ MacDonald-Peterson Foundation The Medallion Foundation, Inc. National Endowment for the Arts $5,000+ Berg & Androphy CenterPoint Energy Foundation George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Gordon A. Cain Foundation Innovation Vista Norfolk Southern Foundation Matching Gifts Program ServiceMaster Cleaning Pros Young Performer Advocacy Program

$2,500+ Sterling Family Foundation

Target Board Leadership Gifts Lu Ann Katz Jay Landa Herb Listen Bret Oliver Julie Pradel James Shaffer Heather Sirdashney

Advisory Board Leadership Gifts Nancy Brownlee James L. Tribble Bruce Vincent Carrie Woliver

LIGHTS UP 2022 DONORS

PRE-EVENT SUPPORT

Mezzanine

Margaret Alkek Williams

Dolores Cavatore & John Tobola

Patricia & Sig Cornelius

Demetra & Franklin Jones / Greenberg Traurig, LLP

John L. Nau, III

Balcony Baker Botts LLP

Patrice Baumann McKinney and Jay Landa Bob & Cathy Binstock

Corebridge Financial Ernst & Young Dr. Connie Faro & Dr. Patrick Duffy

Freeport LNG Memorial Hermann

David Peck

Amy & Rob Pierce

Vinson & Elkins Winston & Strawn, LLP

Gallery

ConocoPhillips

Grant Thornton LLP

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

John P. McGovern Foundation

King & Spalding LLP

Other Event Donors

Margaret & George Basu

Guy & Martha Benham

Nancy & Avin Brownlee

Mr. Steven L. Burkett &

Ms. Margaret C. Lombardo

Zane & Brady Carruth

Sue & Chris Conway

Dr. & Mrs. Cal Dalton

June Deadrick

Mrs. Marcela E. Donadio & Mr. Lawrence R. Dickerson

Sharon & Jim Hickey

Mrs. Jenée Jongebloed Bobbora &

Mr. Bill Bobbora

Lu Ann & Morton Katz

Paige & Ron May

Bart & Becky McAndrews

Joan & Phil Morabito

Shelly & Jerome Mulanax

Roxann & Tim Neumann

Elaine & Johnny Pickle

Julie & Tom Pradel

Tricia & Alan Ratliff

Karen & Rick Richards

Julie & Joel Schweers

Dr. Deborah & Mr. Adrian Shelley

Heather Sirdashney

Stephanie & Gavin Smith

Sterling Marsha & David Taylor

Meredith & Raffi Tcholakian

Bridget & Tom Tomlinson

Leticia & Steve Trauber, in honor of Patricia & Sig Cornelius

Mrs. Lynda Underwood

Julia & Bruce Vincent Charlotte & Larry Whaley

AUCTION SUPPORTERS

Kim Anderson Beth & Jonathan Baubie

Patrice Baumann McKinney and Pete McKinney

Martha & Guy Benham

Cathy & Robert Binstock

Robert Bowman

Natacha & Quentin Buchanan

Connally & Mark Burroughs

Kimberly Catchall

Marian & Austin Cornelius

Patricia & Sig Cornelius

Sarah & Jose Cruz

Adam Cryer

Jennifer & Chris Daniel

Kadisha & Joe Davidson

Drs. Sakina & George Davis

Victoria & Mark Ellis

Dr. Constance Faro

Mrs. Monica Fulton

Jordan & Mark Gibennus

Marris & Robert Goldberg

Anna Gryska

Hillary & Jarrett Hook

Rebecca & Timothy Hunt

Larissa & Scott Ipsen

Lawrence Jamieson

Demetra & Frank Jones, Jr.

Melissa Jurik

Mr. Jay Landa & Mr. Daniel Turner

Kellie & KC Lavergne

Cheryl & Herb Listen

Ms. April Little

Penny & Paul Loyd Jr.

Jodi & Justin Navaretta

Jonathan Novitsky

Mr. and Mrs. Shaw Ottis

Michelle Phillips

Elaine & Johnny Pickle Suzanne Reyes & Robert Scheinerman William Roberts

Julie & Joel Schweers

Mr. Brandon Sear and Mr. Ralph Elsenbast

Heather Sirdashney

Aerin & Quentin Smith

Jeff and Jessika Smith

Cliff & Julie Thompson Dolores & John Tobola

Bridget and Tom Tomlinson

Kelley & David Tompkins

Anthony Tran

Robert Tyndall

Vicki & Adam Valentine

Rebekah Wesley Jacqueline White

PADDLES

AUCTION DONORS

BB’s Tex Orleans

Bernhardt Winery

Children’s Museum of Houston David Peck June Deadrick

Dessert Gallery Bakery & Café Fleet Feet Frank’s Americana

Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen

Hamilton Shirts

Hilton Americas-Houston

Houston Aquarium

Houston Asia Society

Houston Axe Throwing

Houston Cinema Arts Society

Houston Grand Opera

Houston Symphony

Houston Zoo Htown Restaurant Group

J. Landa Jewelry Jessie’s Bites

Kendra Scott

Main Street Theater

Manready Mercantile

Messina Hof Winery

Nice Winery Nos Caves Vin Amy & Rob Pierce

Pure Body Studio

Robin Jackson Photography

SeaWorld San Antonio

Skydive Spaceland Houston

The Bar Method Houston – Montrose

The Catastrophic Theatre

The Ensemble Theatre

The Leaning Pear Warehouse 72

UP & OTHER DONATIONS

Kimberly & Barry Adkins

David Albert Ayoub Sr Tassandra & Michael Allen

Kim Anderson

Nory Angel

Saba Balagia

Patrice Baumann McKinney and Pete McKinney

Natacha & Quentin Buchanan

Maria & Neil Bush Marian & Austin Cornelius Patricia & Sig Cornelius Alexander Dailey

Dr. & Mrs. Cal Dalton

Drs. Sakina & George Davis Pam & Robert Doty Dr. Constance Faro Jessica Fields

Mark Folkes

Marris & Robert Goldberg James Hampton Michael Hawes

Sharon & Jim Hickey

Rebecca & Timothy Hunt

Larissa & Scott Ipsen

Ashley Jones

Mr. Jay Landa & Mr. Daniel Turner

Cheryl & Herb Listen

Ms. April Little Becky & Bart McAndrews

Natalie & John McElroy Lindsey & Scott McReaken

Paul Morico

Amber Mostyn Jodi & Justin Navaretta

Jonathan Novitsky

Mr. and Mrs. Shaw Ottis

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins Elaine & Johnny Pickle

Julie & Joel Schweers

Mr. Brandon Sear and Mr. Ralph Elsenbast

Mr. Derrick Shore Jeff and Jessika Smith

Allison & Troy Thacker

Cliff & Julie Thompson

Bridget and Tom Tomlinson

Kelley & David Tompkins

Vicki & Adam Valentine

Gina & John Williamson

Well Done Cooking Classes Woodlands Wellness

Ben Fankhauser as Brantley Foster in TUTS 2022 production of The Secret of My Success; photo credit: Melissa Taylor

SAVE THE DATE

SPECIAL SCREENING OF CHICAGO

Friday, December 30th

7:30 PM at Rooftop Cinema Club

TUTS and Houston favorite, Rooftop Cinema Club, are partnering in a screening of the Academy Award-winning film of Chicago

For information on tickets please visit tuts.com or rooftopcinemaclub.com/houston

STARGAZERS SALON

Open to donors at the Nova level and above, our newly reimagined Stargazers Salon offers a sanctuary of entertainment at every TUTS show. Enjoy a glass of wine and light bites; mix and mingle with your fellow donors and other musical theatre-lovers. You may even catch a glimpse of a rising star in the form of one of our young artists sharing a tune before the show. Stargazers Salon is open during every TUTS performance beginning an hour and a half before curtain and during intermission.

For questions please contact Alvin.Weingartner@tuts.com

TECH TALKS

Saturday, May 13, 2023 11:00 AM at Sarofim Hall

Witness how TUTS turns an empty stage into the setting of our next big production. During a Tech Talk, our technical theatre experts explain how they transform spaces and places into instruments of art. Whether it is how costumes are made or how lighting and scenic pieces are set, you’re invited to get an insider view of how a production is crafted. Enjoy cookies and coffee in the Mezzanine with your fellow TUTS donors, as our artistic and production teams share the technical magic behind this brand-new production of RENT

For questions please contact Alvin.Weingartner@tuts.com

MORE THAN SONG AND DANCE

Saturday, April 1, 2023

12:00 PM at Founders Club

Like all artforms, musical theatre has a rich history. The always delightful Paul Hope will entertain you with stories, videos, and background on our upcoming TUTS productions, including Legally Blonde and RENT Hope has the distinction of being cast in the most productions in TUTS history – more than 40! You won’t want to miss out on his personal anecdotes and engaging storytelling. More Than Song and Dance promises to be the most fun you’ll ever have at a luncheon!

For questions please contact Alvin.Weingartner@tuts.com

CREDITS

Executive Director – Hillary J Hart

Artistic Director – Dan Knechtges

Director of Development – Melissa Jurik Manager of Donor Stewardship – Alvin Weingartner Graphic Designer – Bryce Bowie

STAFF CONTRIBUTORS

Breana Carrier Eileen Edmonds

Melissa Jurik Emily Manck White Jessica Nieto Seth Pecore Laura Peete Jacob Shideler

TUTS STAFF

Senior Leadership Team

Chris Brislin, Eileen Edmonds, Michael Gepner, Melissa Jurik, Laura Peete

Artistic & Production

Jessica Casanova, Colleen Grady, Skye Krienitz, Monique L. Midgette

Development Jennifer Block, Kathleen Blute, Breana Carrier, Emily Manck White, Alvin Weingartner

Education & Community Engagement

Gloria Brown, Calvin Hudson, Jessica Nieto, Seth Pecore, Jacob Shideler

Finance

Phyllis Bema Agyeman, Rita Anderson

Human Resources and Administration

Ana Glaze, Cynthia Mendoza, LaMonica Rideaux

Marketing

Bryce Bowie, Elizabeth Gentry, Lisa Holmes, Ja’Lisa Jones, Bridget Morgan, Ruben Vela Box Office

Nikki Burch, Jason Evans, Beatriz Gonzalez, Jimmy Herrera, Chelsea Horton, Anthony Martinez, Erin Urick

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Dolores Cavatore & John Tobola

Patricia & Sig Cornelius

Paul Hope Joemaine & Elizabeth Spears Priscilla Dickson Photography Sterling

TUTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Franklin D.R. Jones Jr., Chairman of the Board Steven L. Burkett June Deadrick

Patrice Baumann McKinney

Roxann Neumann

Meredith Philipp-Tcholakian

Amy Pierce Rob Scheinerman Quentin L. Smith Randy Stilley

John Tobola Steve Trauber

TUTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Margaret Alkek Williams

Robert Jay Binstock

Thom Brandt

Paul Cannings, Jr. Zane Carson Carruth

Sigmund L. Cornelius

Connie Dalton

Doug Dawson

Marcela Donadio

Dr. Connie Faro Dallas Hall

Jim Hickey

LuAnn Katz Jay Landa

Doug Lionberger

Herb Listen

Penny Loyd Jim Marshall

Tim McGarity

Scott McReaken

Philip A. Morabito

Daryl Morey

Shelly Mulanax

Anne Neeson

Bret Oliver Robert D. Perkins Elaine Pickle

Rani Puranik Julie Pradel Alan Ratliff Brandon Sear James Shaffer Adrian D. Shelley Heather Sirdashney Jeff Smith

Kristina H. Somerville

David Taylor

Trent D. Tellepsen Tom Tomlinson Larry Whaley

ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Margaret (Meg) Basu

Nancy Brownlee

Lainey Balagia Croucher

Stephanie Holcombe

Jenee Jongbloed Bobbora Paige May Stephen Morel David Peck

Gavin Smith Jay Tribble Donna Vallone Bruce Vincent

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